A Lancaster man has joined hundreds of fellow Red Cross personnel in North Carolina to help in the aftermath of tornadoes that devastated portions of the state Saturday afternoon.

Meanwhile, Red Cross officials say there are plenty of opportunities for the public to help.

Scores of tornadoes touched down across the central part of the state Saturday afternoon killing 22 and seriously injuring at least 130. The storm was part of a larger system that tore across the South last week killing more than 40 in six states.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will participate in the second annual nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.

DEA will collect potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30. The service is free and anonymous.

More than 125 women dressed in red attended a special event for heart disease awareness hosted by The Lancaster, S.C. Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. on Feb. 19 at The Lancaster Community Center.

The purpose was to raise awareness and encourage women in the community to become champions of heart health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.

Guests enjoyed a heart-healthy lunch, music from the Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion church choir.

Local astronaut Charles Duke made history when he walked on the moon in 1972. Now a Lancaster County councilman wants to make sure he’s remembered by the county.

Councilman Larry Honeycutt discussed the idea of creating a statue in honor of Duke at council’s March 29 meeting. Honeycutt said he has already spoken to both county and city council members about the idea.